INTRODUCTION A rare opportunity has arisen to shape the future of space and asset management at the University. The Estates team at Reading is re-organising around a ‘one estates’ team ethos that will enable seamless delivery under the newly approved Estate Strategy. An expanded Space and Asset Management team will work within the Campus Planning department leading the information man- agement competency to provide the bedrock of our vision to deliver ‘The University in a Park.’ Reporting to the Campus Planning Director, the Head of Space & Asset Management will lead a small team with the aim of transform- ing our approach to space management to deliver true value from our estate. The Uni- versity is growing its student population, but not its footprint. We must look to a modern, innovative data driven solution to meet this challenge. The Estate Strategy sets out the framework within which the Estate will be developed to meet the University’s in- come growth aspirations. Within this there are several major capital projects. The post holder will be instrumental in the briefing and development of the space needs associat- ed with these, and a raft of smaller projects. The forthcoming introduction of a new CAFM system will also give us the opportunity to ‘reboot’ our approach to property informa- tion. The challenge is real and immediate, we must do more with less. It is an exciting and challenging time for the right individual to join the team and make a difference.
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